Captain
John Middleton

Member since April 2019 Fort Myers, United States
Background
I have over 35 years of fishing experience fishing inshore, nearshore, and freshwater. Being a fourth generation Floridian, I grew up fishing on the Caloosahatchee River, Pine Island Sound, Matlacha, and Bokeelia,saint James,Sanibel ,ft Myers beach from camping on the tip of Bokeelia to out gigging late nights with friends and family. I love to share my knowledge and experiences with others.

Hey, I'm Captain John Middleton

Fort Myers, United States
Background
I have over 35 years of fishing experience fishing inshore, nearshore, and freshwater. Being a fourth generation Floridian, I grew up fishing on the Caloosahatchee River, Pine Island Sound, Matlacha, and Bokeelia,saint James,Sanibel ,ft Myers beach from camping on the tip of Bokeelia to out gigging late nights with friends and family. I love to share my knowledge and experiences with others.
93
Reviews

My Charter Listing

Bent Rod Charters LLC

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(93 reviews)
Fort Myers
 Last booking: 4 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 93 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (59)
June fishing trip
June fishing trip
Spring Break Fun
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
98%
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EDWARD S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 23, 2025
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John K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with John

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 15, 2025
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Patricia K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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December fishing trip

VERIFIED   3 Hour Relaxing Trip (AM) on December 24, 2024
John knew the right spots where the fish were biting
Patricia K. recommends Bent Rod Charters LLC
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Daniel M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 23, 2024
Captain John got us on the fish right away, and we had a blast fishing. A couple dolphins showed up to steel our fish making...
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Jessica M.
Davie, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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3 hr trip

VERIFIED   3 Hour Relaxing Trip (AM) on June 11, 2023
Captain John put us in the best spots, we caught fish nearly the entire trip! Managed to reel in a few species, including an...
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